Cisco Catalyst 3850 48-Port Full PoE IP Base | Layer 3, Enterprise — CON-NCF4P-2248EBA

Maintain power and control at the network edge with the Cisco Catalyst 3850 48 Port Full PoE IP Base. This access switch is built for environments that need to support a dense mix of powered endpoints, from VoIP phones and security cameras to wireless access points and other PoE devices. With 48 PoE ports, it simplifies deployment by delivering data and power over a single cable, reducing the need for separate adapters and local power sources. The IP Base software package provides the core capabilities expected in enterprise access switching, giving IT teams a stable foundation for segmentation, policy enforcement, and day-to-day administration. The Catalyst 3850 family is designed for organizations that value consistency across the access layer. It fits naturally into Cisco-centric networks where operational familiarity matters, and where the cost of downtime or rework is higher than the price of a commodity switch. For teams standardizing on a proven platform, this model offers the control and PoE density needed to support business-critical endpoints without adding complexity. Ideal For Enterprise access closets serving VoIP phones and desktop endpoints Campus deployments powering wireless access points across floors Security camera networks requiring centralized PoE delivery Standardized Cisco switching in branch or headquarters access layers Why This Product 1 48 PoE ports support dense endpoint deployments 2 Cisco IP Base suits enterprise access-layer control 3 Managed Layer 3 design fits structured networks 4 Catalyst platform offers stronger standardization than commodity switches